January 7 – January 31, and February 16 – 28: Gate open daily 9:00am – 3:30pm, viewing until 4:30pm.
Admission Gate may close prior to 3:30pm if we reach our reduced capacity limit. No admittance after 3:30pm.
The Butchart Gardens will close to the public from February 1 – 15 inclusive.
The Seed & Gift Store will be closed January 29-February 15 inclusive.
March 1 – 31: Gate open daily 9:00am – 4:00pm, with viewing until 5:00pm.
Please continue to check back for future information.
The Butchart Gardens is open to the public, welcoming you to take solace from this beautiful garden. We are following all the rules of the Provincial Health Officer and the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). We need you to follow our rules to guarantee you and your families and our staff and their families stay safe. This will allow us to remain open to offer comfort to all those who wish to visit in these difficult times.
Rules:
Failure to comply with these rules will result in your removal from the premises.
Please note that you are visiting The Butchart Gardens at your own risk.
Visitors will be asked the following questions before being admitted to The Gardens:
GARDENS AND FACILITIES
FOOD SERVICES
The Dining Room Restaurant is currently open daily for Afternoon Tea from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Reservations are recommended, reserve online, or call 250-652-8222.
The Coffee Shop is open with limited seating, following all guidelines for physical distancing, take-away service is also available.
Blue Poppy Restaurant remains temporarily closed.
SEED & GIFT STORE
Closed January 29-February 15.
Face coverings are mandatory inside the Seed & Gift Store; no food or beverages permitted inside.
Open daily 10:00am to 3:00pm, following protocols to allow for physical distancing, capacity monitoring and sanitary precautions. Online shopping and phone-in orders are available, 250-652-4422, with complimentary pick-up at the Admission Gate.
SPRING PRELUDE
Open January 15 – 31, re-opens February 16, and we are pleased to extend viewing until March 31 to account for our February closure. Currently open for viewing 9am – 4:30pm, with COVID-19 safety protocols in place.
HISTORICAL DISPLAY
Due to COVID-19, we are unable to open the 2021 Historical Display.
DRINKING FOUNTAINS
Limited drinking fountains are available, we ask that where possible you bring your own water.
WASHROOMS
Available at the turnstile entrance, Waterwheel Square and near the Carousel Building.
ROSE CAROUSEL
Closed.
UMBRELLAS
Due to COVID-19 we are unable to supply umbrellas.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING LAWN CHAIRS or FOOD TO THE GARDENS
We are not permitting picnics or seated gatherings. Small snacks and drinks for medical purposes are permitted.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Due to COVID-19 and physical distancing, we are currently not permitting the use of tripods for photography throughout The Gardens.
INFORMATION CENTRE
Open for 12 Month Pass sales and renewals. Plant I.D. is temporarily unavailable.
NO CASH TRANSACTIONS
Debit and credit cards accepted.
12 MONTH PASSES
We are extending all 12 Month Passes that are valid between February 1-15, 2021 by the total number of days we will be closed (15).
Learn more about the steps we are taking to protect Visitors and Staff by clicking here.
Travel to Canada: See details here.
Tour Operators: You must contact us in advance. Learn more.
-This is our most up-to-date information, please continue to check back for updates.-